How to Childproof Your Window Treatments

Sharp edges, exposed outlets, tiny tripping hazards scattered everywhere—wouldn’t it be amazing if there were a single, magic trick to make your home child-safe? Whether you’re a parent or a grandparent, childproofing can feel overwhelming at first glance, but it’s one of the best steps you can take for peace of mind. And while you’re tackling potential risks, one you don’t want to overlook is cords. No need to stress, though; our team at Bazaar Home Decorating has what you need to make this an easy fix. Check out our child safe blinds, and mark this one off your list!

#1 No Cords, No Problems

Children are known for their creativity. They can turn anything into a toy. A window treatment cord can look like the perfect plaything! It dangles at eye level, inviting little hands to grab it, pull it, and swing it around. Kids might imagine it as a jump rope, a “vine” to swing on, or even a fun mystery that unravels with every tug. The cord’s movement and accessibility make it feel like an irresistible game—but that innocent curiosity can lead to real danger if they get tangled up.

Shutters

Taking away the cord will take away your concern. One stunning option for child-safe window treatments is shutters. The louvers open and close, so there are no cords involved. 

Two built in tower bookshelves with a great bench inbetween that features three windows above it that are covered with plantation shutters but opened to showcase the outside.
Palm Beach™ Polysatin® Shutters

 

LiteRise

Another great option is LiteRise. This is a cordless operating system. All you do is gently pull down on the shade or push it up into position, then they stay in place. By eliminating the cord, you eliminate stress! 

hand adjusts cordless shades with the literise system for child safe window coverings
Duette® Honeycomb Shades with LiteRise® Cordless Operation

 

#2 Make Them Motorized

When you start exploring ways to childproof your home, “fun and exciting” might not be the first words that come to mind—but we’re here to surprise you! Our child-safe window treatments bring the best of both worlds. This is thanks to innovative motorization.

Smart Shades

Motorized blinds let you create custom schedules, adjust shades with a remote or smart device, and even connect to your smart home for voice-activated control.

An ipad controlling automated shades.
EverWood® with PowerView® Automation

 

Wand Control

One of our latest motorization innovations is SoftTouch. This is a sleek wand that controls individual window treatments. To open or close the shade, just pull up or down on the wand. If it gets yanked too hard, the wand will dislodge, and all you have to do is stick it back on the magnet. 

explanation of how the soft touch safety wand for window coverings works
SoftTouch® Motorization

#3 Child-safe Cords

Every home has character, and sometimes a cord is essential. That’s why we offer two secure options: one that keeps cords safely fastened to avoid any dangling temptations, and another that keeps cords short and safely out of reach from curious little hands—or paws, if you have pets!

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Pirouette® Shades with Cord Safety: Continuous Cord Loop

 

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Pirouette® Shades with Cord Safety: UltraGlide®

The first option is a continuous cord loop. The cord attaches to a tensioner in the window frame. Therefore, it isn’t swinging around. The second is an UltraGlide cord. This is retractable, so you pull it to adjust your window treatments, and then it retracts to its shortened length. 

Let’s Work Together to Childproof your Home!

Don’t let the overwhelming sea of ideas online stress you out when you’re figuring out how to childproof; we’re here to help! With our team of experts, we’ll tackle those cords and transform your home into a safe and secure space. Reach out to Bazaar Home Decorating today for your FREE design consultation and let’s get started!